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Gear Reviews, Snowboard Reviews 144

2018 Yes Standard Snowboard Review

By Angrysnowboarder @angrysnowboard · On February 27, 2018

Board: Yes Standard

Size: 159

Camber Option: Camrock. Camber between the feet and rocker in the tips.

Bindings: K2 Indy

Stance: 21.5 Wide 18 Negative 15 Goofy

Boots: K2 Thraxis

My Weight: 188lbs

Resort: Arapahoe Basin

Conditions: Overcast skies, frigid temperatures, high winds, low visibility at times, firm fast snow.

Flex: This board has an around the middle of the road flex. It’s that right mix of freestyle fun and all mountain charging. The tips are playful enough to press but still have that precision you would expect from a board that has a set of powder inserts. The torsional give is abundant enough to center flex and steer the board from the mid-bite contact point back if you want or locked and loaded.

Stability: There’s a little bit of chatter and flap up in the tips when charging but the good thing is this doesn’t resonate back towards the inserts and up into the legs. Think of it as damp yet very lively.

Ollies: Snap is the name of the game with this board. The sweet spot for boosting off the camber zone on this board is immense. It has that pop you know and want whether you’re really loading up or being more lazy.

Pop On Jumps: When hitting the flattest jumps on Earth it’s good to know that the board has the pop you need to make it to what resembles a landing. This board can be in the air and doesn’t fight it.

Butterability: The rockered tips coupled with the shape of the board give a nice sweet spot for pressing and playing around. The board has a little fight in it but not enough to wear you out or hinder you from being able to really drive your weight into the board.

Jibbing: Would I jib on this board all day? Probably not, but it’s got that perfect amount of flex that you can lock into a rail or two if you want. My suggestion, go a little faster if you want it to press a bit harder.

Carving: So the sidecut on this board wants to rip into a groomer like your drunk uncle at Thanksgiving. The mid-bite contact point works and is most prevalent when you’re center flexing the board causing the nose to lift up. That added bite into the snow really helps. The sidecut and flex of this board is just so well balanced that any type of turn initiation comes with ease.

Rider in Mind: The guy that wants a twin that has the option to set it back. They’ll ride the park, ride some groomers, get into the pow, rip a tree line or two. It’s for the guy that needs a quiver of one deck.

Personal Thoughts: As I said to my friend when we finished up riding for the day “I could see this as my daily driver if I had a smaller size.” It was that well balanced of a board. It’s got just the right amount of flex to really push this board through a hard turn yet still be playful enough for hitting a rail or two. Overall I’m kind of pissed I haven’t ridden this deck sooner.

Comparable Boards: Dinosaurs Will Die Brewster, Gnu SPAM, Nitro Suprateam

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144 Comments

  • Justin says: February 27, 2018 at 7:27 pm

    How does it compare to the mercury

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 28, 2018 at 9:03 am

      Mercury is a bit more playful and not as damp in my opinion. I find the Mercury a better all arounder if you’re more freestyle focused while this one I’d say is a bit better at charging.

      Reply
  • Dan says: February 28, 2018 at 6:58 am

    Sounds like you liked the standard. Do you like it as much as the Greats. I was comparing the 158 Greats to 156 standard as my big mountain daily. Which do you like better? I don’t do any park anymore so it’s just popping, tight turns, trees. Sounds like they’re both good options.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 28, 2018 at 9:10 am

      You’re not going to want a Greats if you’re looking for a big mountain daily, it’s just not the right board.

      Reply
  • John says: February 28, 2018 at 4:21 pm

    How would you say the standard compares to the Jones mountain twin? Looking for a quiver of one board that has pow capabilities. And I value hard charging much more than freestyle, but still want the option of going switch.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 28, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      For what you’re looking for the Standard is better than the Mountain Twin.

      Reply
  • Andy says: March 3, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    Hey Angry, I’m looking for a deck that’s really quick edge to edge for rallying through bumpy terrain/trees, holds up on firm snow and can rip a carve, and floats decently in maybe 1-1.5 ft of fresh. Something that’s middle of the road to medium/stiff would be great, not looking for a super stiff charger or a noodley park board. A few boards came to mind like this, the Yes Basic, Jones Mountain twin, and the United Shapes Deep Reach, but since you have had the chance to ride dozens of boards I was wondering what would make your shortlist for this. (I’ve got size 11 boots so something with a mid/wide or wide option would be awesome.) The reviews are the addition of video reviews was awesome, keep it up!

    -Andy

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: March 3, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      Do you want a twin? Otherwise there would be more options. I’d look at the Jones Mind Expander, Yes Optimistic, Standard, PYl, or even the 420, Gnu Spam, Ride Wildlife, Rome Blur, pretty sure there’s more I could be mentioning.

      Reply
      • Andy says: March 3, 2018 at 2:01 pm

        I guess a twin isn’t super necessary, I like to butter around a bit, maybe throw a spin or two and ride a bit of switch every once in a while, but switch riding/takeoffs/landings definitely aren’t part my bread and butter.

        Reply
  • Adam says: March 4, 2018 at 6:54 pm

    Hi Angry.
    Is this a board you would size down on. I usally ride a 159 but notice it is quite a wide board.
    Thanks Adam

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: March 4, 2018 at 11:09 pm

      Honestly you could.

      Reply
  • Charloe says: April 15, 2018 at 12:06 am

    As the only board you own is it a bad idea to get a true twin? Or should you get something more directional? Need a quiver of one board and I’m worried about buying a twin since I don’t ride switch. But this seems to tick all the boxes

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: April 15, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      It doesn’t matter.

      Reply
  • Haiti love says: May 1, 2018 at 11:05 am

    Hello! I’m a fresh intermediate, been riding 4 weeks in total on rental. I was thinking of this as my first board, but while I can carve quite well and generally mess around on groomers I suck ass at riding switch. Would a twin be a bad choice? Will directional provide help a newbie since I’d imagine it provides a few advantages? Also I’m thinking RCR board will help me be a better rider and, or should I get a CRC board? No idea what the rental boards I’ve used were. I just ride. I ride all over the mountain, not much park since I fall alot there. Would like to improve on jumping, jibbing isn’t my thing. I’m too old and fragile (30!). Also a huge thing is, I’d like a board that is reasonably in gulley’s and moderate offpiste powder. I don’t have a huge backcountry so just need an all around board!

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: May 1, 2018 at 11:13 am

      This is not the board you need. Get a Jones Explorer or a Rossignol Templar.

      Reply
  • Haiti love says: May 1, 2018 at 11:27 am

    Nice, I’ll look at those. If I may ask one last question, how does the capita mercury or YE. PYL sound for me? (I can get discount on YES boards).

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: May 1, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      No.

      Reply
  • Larsson says: May 16, 2018 at 10:55 am

    Helloes!

    Looking at this as my daily driver. I need a do-it-all board and do everything well enough. Could this be it, or would you suggest something else?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: May 16, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      If you’re doing Yes you want the Typo for a daily driver.

      Reply
  • Hammertoe says: May 29, 2018 at 8:35 am

    Quiver killer, looking for the best. Least important factor is park ability.

    Jones mountain twin vs Capita Merc vs YES. Standard

    YES. typo is unfortunately not an option as the graphics for 2019 are complete horseshit and for 13 year old kids.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: May 29, 2018 at 8:49 am

      If you’re not doing any park and those are your options, then it’s the Standard.

      Reply
  • Hammertoe says: May 29, 2018 at 10:11 am

    Would you suggest something else? More options are better as I can shop around different places for prices

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: May 29, 2018 at 10:35 am

      There’s so many options out there. Rossignol The One, Ride Helix, Ride Berzerker, Rome National, Rome Ravine, Rome Mod, Lib Tech TRS, Gnu Riders Choice, Salomon Mans Board, at this point I’d say just dig through the reviews we’ve done.

      Reply
  • Hammertoe says: May 29, 2018 at 11:39 am

    Thanks alot, I already started. Tho:
    TRS seems quite aggressive?
    Ride helix is asym twin, why is that better than say Merc or standard?
    Ross one is directional like the MT?

    Can’t find a review of the Rome Ravine? Shape looks interesting tho. Thanks again.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: May 30, 2018 at 9:09 am

      It is.

      It’s got a deeper sidecut on the heelside edge so you can really crank a carve with it. It’s also stiffer than the Merc and Standard to start out but takes longer to break in.

      Yes.

      No review of the Ravine as it’s a new model and we won’t have it out till the fall.

      Reply
  • Laurell says: June 17, 2018 at 10:39 am

    Quiver of one for a guy who just moved into the intermediate category looking to improve and progress on all fronts. Except jibbing, I have no interest in that at all

    Could this be the board im looking for or should I look for something else?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: June 18, 2018 at 9:11 am

      You want the Typo over this if you go with Yes otherwise Capita Mercury.

      Reply
  • Laurell says: June 18, 2018 at 11:28 am

    Thanks, I’ve been looking at it. Can’t get the 2018 version anywhere, the 2019 has basalt stringers instead of carbon fiber, will I feel any difference? Im guesing no, but you never know.

    Also that small bump in the middle, deathgrip they seem to call it, does it work? Or is that just gimmick?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: June 18, 2018 at 11:45 am

      You’re not going to notice anything with the basalt in all honesty. As for the Deathgrip it kind of works when you’re on ice or really firm snow but it’s not something that’s crazy overwhelming.

      Reply
  • Laurell says: June 18, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    Im hyped for this board, I did some reading around and everyone seems to love their mercury, can’t believe I missed it. Getting new boots and bindings – i already purchased boots, I got the Burton Ruler as they fit amazing on my almost elephantiasis feet. But bindings is almost impossible to pick among the 2323923929 different kind. Im looking at the Union Strata right now, but they seem new and unreviewed. Would you recommend some?

    Get affiliate links to Amazon.de ASAP btw 🙂 Have a great one!

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: June 19, 2018 at 10:12 am

      I’ve seen the new Strata and it looks interesting, should pair up well with a Mercury. I’d also look at the Force as it’s a work horse binding from Union. Others I’d consider the Rome Katana, Ride Capo, K2 Formula, Arbor Hemlock, and The Now Pilot/Ipo.

      Reply
  • Thomas Fisk says: September 7, 2018 at 4:27 am

    Hello to you

    To make it short, im broke AF – my local snowboard shop has the following on sale (last years models and they are all wide models, if that makes a difference in the recommendation?).

    YES. Standard
    Rome Reverb Rocker
    Libtech Terrain Wrecker
    Arbor Element

    Here is the catch. I only got 3 years of riding, where its 6 days pr year. I have figured out I want to ride all mountain. I dont like the park.

    What would you recommend?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 7, 2018 at 8:57 am

      Terrain Wrecker, hands down.

      Reply
  • Edward says: September 13, 2018 at 3:48 am

    Hi Angry. Am looking at getting a new board. Am looking for an all Mountain board that’s can handle a bit of everything. I have a dedicated powder board already. Am a bigger guy 220lb plus big feet 13us feet. I lot of the dedicated wide boards are way stiff, not much play in them and are good for charging but not fun and playful. Also most snowboard company’s wide snowboards wide board waist is 26.2 and that is just enough but to be honest is still a bit narrow when you do deep carves and when it’s very speep. A waist of 26.8 is probably about right more or less.

    The question what other options are there for an all Mountain board that has a waist of around 26.8 is there that’s NOT a plank? (Not sure if there is much else) the 162 Yes standard could be the one for me!?

    O definitely prefer camber

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 13, 2018 at 8:17 am

      For your size it might work.

      Reply
  • Edward says: September 13, 2018 at 9:30 am

    Might work? Why wouldn’t it?

    Reply
  • Edward says: September 13, 2018 at 9:41 am

    And any other options?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 13, 2018 at 10:55 am

      Just buy it.

      Reply
  • Edward says: September 13, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    The Jones explorer is a possibility vs the yes standard?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 13, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      It’ll be a lot softer than the Standard that’s for sure.

      Reply
  • Jake says: September 25, 2018 at 7:59 am

    Hey dude. Been stuck on a few boards, would love you hear your input. I’m considering the yes standard, Jones mountain twin, and the mercury. I’m 6’2” ~180lbs, size 12 thraxis…do I need a wide option? I don’t fuck with the park, I like to hard carve, bomb, looking for natural kickers, tree runs, and powder runs when the chance presents itself. Thanks mannn

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 25, 2018 at 9:02 am

      You will need a wide for the MT but I believe and I’m far too lazy this early in the morning to look at the spec sheet that the Mercury will be wide enough for you as far as the Standard I think it’s a mid wide already, could be wrong. For what you’re describing the Standard is probably the better pick then the MT and finally the Mercury.

      Reply
      • Richie says: February 5, 2021 at 4:40 am

        What length Yes Standard would you recommend for someone 6’2”, 180lbs, size 12 feet?

        Reply
        • Angrysnowboarder says: February 5, 2021 at 8:17 pm

          56 or whatever it is.

          Reply
  • Rossi says: October 16, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    Hello sunshine!

    I just bought a YES standard of my buddy, im a high end beginner/low end intermediate – how much will I kill myself on this board?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: October 17, 2018 at 12:49 am

      You’ll hate life for a while, maybe contemplate quitting snowboarding, but ultimately come out the other side a better snowboarder. Or you won’t.

      Reply
  • Alex says: October 30, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    Hey Angry,
    I’ve bot this board and looking forward to buy some bindings.
    I don’t really want to spend more than $150-$170 so looking on past season models.
    Want to get something with good board feel which is not ‘dead under foot’ and has mid flex.
    Also I want both 4×4 and 2×4 compatibility to be able to use those slambacks for powder days.

    Was looking at Salomon Defender, Burton Mission, Rome 390 Boss. There were some Union binding but their sizing sucks for 10US boots from what I’ve read.
    Please let me know your opinion. Much appreciated.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: October 30, 2018 at 10:21 pm

      None of the above. Snag a last year set of Nitro Teams or Phantoms.

      Reply
  • Chris says: November 1, 2018 at 5:43 am

    Hi there, looking at the Yes Standard 159 v 164w Jones Explorer, improving intermediate 85kg (US13) riding groomers, treeline and Japan POW? Cheers C

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 1, 2018 at 7:57 am

      Explorer.

      Reply
  • Matteo says: November 18, 2018 at 10:44 am

    Angry, I am looking at this board to replace my 2014 jibsaw 159. I am 175lbs, boots size 11. I like my jibsaw, but i feel it may be still oversized for me. I rode 162 burton custom and nitro thunder before the jibsaw, I was obsessed with long boards for some reason (probably stubborness) and going down to 159 seemed already a lot when I got the jibsaw. Now that I saw the benefits of a shorter board I was thinking of going even shorter, so I was considering the 156 standard for several reasons, one of them being its 258 waist that will accomodate my boot size even better than the 254 waist on the jibsaw… I am an intermediate (old) snowboarder, I can ride everywhere on the mountain but I do not care for park or jumps and I really love trees and pow. Will the standard fit this picture?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 18, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      Sure.

      Reply
  • Mosser says: November 18, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    Improving intermediate – if you would have to pick one, which deck would get one least likely killed or quit snowboard.

    Yes standard orJones mountain twin?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 18, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      Probably the Jones Mountain Twin, but just get a Jones Explorer instead.

      Reply
  • Milty says: November 26, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    Hey! Beg-int not really going to be in the park at all, mostly carving, groomers and occasional fresh pow. Looking for a well rounded board. Narrowed it down to the Capita mercury or the Yes Standard. 5’11, 190, boot size 11. Which would you recommend?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 26, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      I wouldn’t unless you’re a solid intermediate. Instead go look at the Yes Libre.

      Reply
  • David says: December 12, 2018 at 5:24 am

    Hey Angry,

    great site, love your reviews.
    I have a quick general question, how you would define what a beginner, intermediate, advanced or expert rider is?
    I ask because I always thought I was a low end intermediate, but when looking at some sites with level ratings and shit for lessons I think I may actually be in the advanced area. I also ask because judging from some of your comment responses you seem to indicate this board might be a bit much for someone at the beginners/intermediate level.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: December 12, 2018 at 9:15 am

      I take the information presented to me and how it’s worded. There’s always a dead giveaway in the phrasing on what the person actually knows coupled with their stats and where they ride that give away what level they’re at. People don’t realize they give away more information this way.

      Beginner: Someone that doesn’t know their ass from a hole in the ground and will say stupid things like I can carve hard and charge but yet has ridden 5 times in their life and is still using rental equipment. Scared of things like torsional flex, magnetraction, camber.

      Intermediate: Someone that understands they have an ass and that there is a hole in the ground. They can link turns, occasionally rip a carve, are trying out “glades” and ride with their “skier friends”. Generally afraid of things like “The big jumps in the park”, rails boxes, bumpy uneven terrain, and going “real real real” fast.

      Advanced: Has bought a snowboard or two, knows what worked didn’t work, realizes that they know their ass from a hole in the ground but might not know the difference between a twin, directional twin or sintered and extruded bases. Generally afraid of people hitting them from behind, spinning more than a 360, and making a bad investment both financially and in a snowboard.

      Reply
  • David says: December 12, 2018 at 11:08 am

    haha, damn thats funny, i guess thats me in the intermediate range then :p

    Reply
  • Brian says: January 11, 2019 at 10:38 am

    Hey Angry,

    Great site, solid reviews. Like many in the comments I’m stuck between Cap Merc 159 and YES Standard 156. Stats: 5’10, 175, Boots size 11, Int/advanced. Hit the glades and freeride more than the park but I do enjoy jumps and jibbing every now and again. Have a more playful style so leaning toward the Standard. Any advantage to going with the Merc?

    And do you have binding suggestions for each board? Size 11 always seem to be in between M and L sizes.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 12, 2019 at 9:36 am

      The Merc will have more of a freestyle focus and easier flex to it. The new Arbor line of bindings is pretty solid but you can’t go wrong with the Katana from Rome.

      Reply
  • Henk says: January 14, 2019 at 1:25 pm

    Hi Angry, reading these comments is so much fun ^^

    I have another one for you: for some one who weighs about 180, boot 10.5 and 6.4 tall. Rides mostly groomers, trees, beneath the lifts, backcountry.
    Riding Keys: stable on ice, stable at speed, but nimble in trees / moghuls, fast edge to edge with some extra pop in the turns.

    YES Standard or Pick Your Line ? Or something else entirely? ^^

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 15, 2019 at 9:20 am

      I’d probably do the PYL.

      Reply
  • Henk says: January 15, 2019 at 9:59 am

    Hi and thanks mr. Angry! Care to elaborate a bit on why? ( I know this calls for a short ‘no’ hahah)

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 15, 2019 at 10:07 am

      Because I said so.

      Reply
  • Dave Wheat says: March 18, 2019 at 7:57 am

    I’m on the east coast and get out west at least once a year. Do a lot of tree riding, Backcountry and jumps. You think this board or PYL?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: March 18, 2019 at 8:29 am

      Probably go with the Standard as that’s going to be better if you’re spinning a jump.

      Reply
  • Dave Wheat says: March 18, 2019 at 9:24 am

    Edge to edge gonna be okay for the trees on the standard?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: March 18, 2019 at 10:52 pm

      Should be.

      Reply
  • Chris’ says: June 29, 2019 at 8:30 pm

    What do like more
    Yes basic or Rome national?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: June 29, 2019 at 8:34 pm

      I like non vague questions.

      Reply
  • Chris says: June 29, 2019 at 9:55 pm

    i guess the answer would be what would you suggest between the two for an allmountain board for carving at speeds, jumping of mostly natural features and powder riding?

    Reply
  • Chris says: June 29, 2019 at 10:02 pm

    “question” not “answer”

    Reply
  • Chris says: June 29, 2019 at 10:05 pm

    Actually im baked the question is between the Yes Standard and the Rome National

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: June 30, 2019 at 10:22 am

      One should learn to control their vices before going in search of advice. Either board works.

      Reply
  • Chris’ says: June 30, 2019 at 11:38 am

    The original questions was written in a unaltered state however the fallowing were not
    Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  • Chris’ says: July 1, 2019 at 7:24 am

    Hey angry so I decided on the national but I’m inbetween sizes
    156
    Or
    158
    I’m 511 and 165 to 170 pounds with size 10 boot

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: July 1, 2019 at 9:28 am

      56

      Reply
  • Chris says: September 16, 2019 at 10:16 pm

    Just wondering how you found the 159 in regards of width. Would you of preferred the 156? I’m size 11 tm2 two boots just trying to find my sizing. I’m a little worried about the width of the 159 will make it a bit of a slow turner and wondering if it’s worth downsizing to a 156 but the stance seems a little narrow

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 18, 2019 at 8:27 am

      Width was fine, you have an 11 it won’t kill you to be on something with a bit more girth. The sidecut is dialed and you’ll be able to rail on it if you know how to ride, if you’re compensating for a lack of ability then yes a 56 would be better because you don’t have the muscle memory or skill to ride a bigger board.

      Reply
  • Alex says: November 5, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    Hi Angry, I am looking for a pair good bindings for this board.
    Have ridden Union Force size M a couple of days last season but that turns out to be small for my Burton AMB while L size is too big.

    Narrowed down my choice to Flux DS and Bent metal Joint, would those work?
    I really want something that I can use with 4×4 mount for those slambacks for pow days.

    Would like to go with Now IPO, but can’t try them on anywhere.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 6, 2019 at 8:42 am

      The Joints would probably be too soft a Transfer would be a better match up. DS is solid as well. IPO is a good binding and would do OK with it as well, but Skatetech isn’t for everyone so if you can’t try it before you buy it I’d say don’t do it.

      Reply
  • Spy says: November 18, 2019 at 3:58 am

    Hi Angry

    I got the 2020 PYL. Can you recommend some all mountain bindings which will go well with the PYL and my existing 2019 Nitro Team.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 18, 2019 at 9:02 am

      Now Brigade or IPO’s, Ride Rodeo or Capo, Rome Katana, Burton Cartels.

      Reply
  • Spy says: November 18, 2019 at 11:51 am

    Thanks Angry! I ride a Burton US11 boot. Can I ride the Rome katana in m/l?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: November 18, 2019 at 12:34 pm

      No you need the Lg/XL the M/lg fits up to a size 10.

      Reply
      • Spy says: November 19, 2019 at 4:21 am

        Thanks Angry!

        Reply
  • Dave says: December 29, 2019 at 1:52 am

    Hi, lovin the reviews. Loved riding a raygun for 4 years. Looking to up grade to a turbo dream or yes standard. Mainly for groomed mountain, speed and the odd bit of offpiste and ocassional jump. what would you recommend and do I need to size down for the standard. . Thanks

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: December 29, 2019 at 8:28 am

      They don’t make the Turbo Dream anymore.

      Reply
      • dave says: December 29, 2019 at 9:01 am

        thanks, could you recommend an alternative, or am i on the right track with the standard or is it too much a leap form a raygun. thanks

        Reply
        • Angrysnowboarder says: December 29, 2019 at 3:37 pm

          Nah I think you’re on the right track.

          Reply
  • Par says: January 15, 2020 at 12:42 am

    For this year they added a 167, would you recommend that length or the 162 to a 6 foot 4, 233lbs, US size 12 guy who wants to rip everything?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 15, 2020 at 9:56 am

      62 for sure.

      Reply
      • Par says: January 15, 2020 at 11:54 am

        God dammit.
        So how fucked will I feel when I go out and try the 167 that I just bought?
        Will I die or will it be sort of OK?

        Reply
        • Angrysnowboarder says: January 15, 2020 at 5:17 pm

          Probably be more than fine.

          Reply
  • Caleb Humbert says: January 17, 2020 at 11:46 am

    6′ 1″ 220 size 13 boots, 161 capita mercury or the 162 Yes Standard? caught up in the waist width.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 17, 2020 at 7:01 pm

      You won’t fit on the Mercury.

      Reply
  • Pero says: January 21, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    Hi. I was thinking the Yes Standard would be a good replacement for my 2010 Rossignol Angus, but I’m thinking I’d like something a bit more playful with a softer flex. I don’t do park but I want a freestyle/all-mountain board that I can advance my butters, presses, jumps on with perhaps less fight than the Angus.

    Any suggestions for an intermediate rider with size 11.5 boot? You said the Mercury is more playful than the Standard, but not sure if it’d fit my boot size. The Bataleon Fun.Kink caught my eye but that looks like it’s aimed at the first time buyer and I can’t find much info/reviews on the more recent models. May be Standard does fit the bill for what I’m looking for?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 21, 2020 at 9:10 pm

      Standard totally fits the bill of what you’re looking for.

      Reply
      • Pero says: January 21, 2020 at 9:41 pm

        Awesome! Thanks.

        Reply
        • Pero says: February 17, 2020 at 11:09 pm

          Bought it. Love it.

          Reply
  • Adrian says: February 8, 2020 at 10:57 am

    Hi there,

    I’m a not-so-rad dad who is mainly on the grooms teaching my son. I’m not into going in the park, but do want to get into the trees and off the sides of the run. I brought my old Option V2 out of retirement and then destroyed it on a rock. I’ve two questions:

    The first – Im thinking about the yes standard, ride algorhythm (or mountain pig, maybe), capita mercury, or burton flight attendant for doing what I wrote above. Maybe these are still too parky. Id love your view.

    The second, I’m 5’9, 187lbs, and size 10. my Option is 162. But im thinking to go shorter – is 156 too short. What about 158?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 9, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      Get the Mercury or the Algorhythm you’ll be fine on either of those. Get something in 58 size and go forth and shred.

      Reply
      • adrian says: February 11, 2020 at 12:27 am

        Thanks!

        Perhaps the Algorhythm might be a little more forgiving and less hard charging that the Standard for a lazy dad.

        Reply
  • John says: March 16, 2020 at 9:42 am

    I am an advanced rider who’s usually on midwest groomers but goes out West a few times a year. I’m 40 so I like a one board quiver that can rail a carve on groomer, be damp yet lively for charging and side hits, float in the powder, and not be too stiff for butters as I’m a lighter guy. Currently have a Ride Algorhythm 151, per your review, and LOVED it. Such a rad board to carve, charge, and butter around on. Is the Yes Standard as damp and as fun to carve and butter on as the Ride Algorhythm? It looks like it may be slightly stiffer then the Algorhythm? I may get another Algorhythm, but this Standard caught my eye as I want a board that is slightly better in POW.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: March 16, 2020 at 9:55 am

      So it is stiffer as you noticed and it’s a little more damp it’s not as lively as the Ride. Plus it’s got the slam back inserts to set it back on a pow day. For what you’re describing it fits perfectly.

      Reply
  • Boingus says: March 16, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    I noticed this board and the K2 broadcast have very similar descriptions in your reviews, but for this one you mention that you could see it as a daily driver (if you had the 156). Is there any reason why the Standard would be more of a daily driver than the Broadcast? Could you also point out what the main differences between the boards are? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: March 17, 2020 at 9:09 am

      Flex, board feel, camber profile, sidecut.

      Reply
      • Boingus says: March 17, 2020 at 9:29 am

        Would it be fair to say that the Broadcast is stiffer, more agressive due to camber profile, and less playful overall than the Standard?

        How does the Standard’s midbite compare to k2’s multiradius sidecut?

        I’m mostly looking for a board that would be similar to the Capita Mercury but wider and slightly more damp underfoot. I’m 160lbs with a size 11 boot so don’t think the Mercury would be wide enough for me to not feel toe and heel drag

        Reply
        • Angrysnowboarder says: March 17, 2020 at 9:39 pm

          Yeah. Midbite grips a little bit more. Maybe a Capita Warpspeed?

          Reply
          • Boingus says: March 17, 2020 at 10:36 pm

            Warpspeed seems like a totally different board compared to the Mercury based on your review of it. And from the description of the Warpspeed, I don’t think I’ve got the burl to drive the thing.

            I’m looking for something that’s mid to mid-stiff in terms of flex, can boost off of sidehits and natural features, maybe throw some spins in there, rail a carve, has decent float in pow when set back on inserts, and fits a size 11 boot at 160lbs rider weight. Pretty much looking for a daily driver for a guy that likes to ride the mountain from top to bottom and hit every feature along the way.

          • Angrysnowboarder says: March 18, 2020 at 12:01 am

            I’d say just get the Standard.

          • Boingus says: March 19, 2020 at 3:45 pm

            Realized I had a 2018 Jones Explorer sitting in the garage. Would there be a noticeable difference between the Explorer and the Yes Standard? One thing that I didn’t particularly like with the Explorer was how much I could feel vibrations under foot. I did like how much air it would get off of sidehits though

          • Angrysnowboarder says: March 19, 2020 at 5:55 pm

            Well it’s softer and more directional and has a different camber profile.

          • Boingus says: March 19, 2020 at 7:02 pm

            Is the Explorer all-around softer or just in certain areas?

          • Angrysnowboarder says: March 19, 2020 at 10:20 pm

            All around.

  • Timtim says: March 21, 2020 at 12:56 am

    Hi, would really like your advice on a next board. First new board for 12 years as realistically I don’t have time to find and test much. Just returned from Tahoe and got to try out a Jones Frontier on a great powder day. Found it v easy to control and a really fun board for the conditions, though I didnt get to test when icy which I tend to get a lot more of and which still scare me shitless moreso as I get older. Also dug the rcr profile (always rode Camber) and think its the way forwards for me and been looking online at rcr quiver killer boards that can carve through crap but not too stiff so still fairly chill at lower speeds, and float nicely on the occassional powder day, and butter a bit. I have a 2008 K2 Believer 159 which is a good girl and carves solidly but I am sure quite stiff by modern standards and needs a lot of power imo going edge to edge. That was the big difference with the newer Frontier, and tried the funslinger too which was ridiculously easy but definitely not a powerful enough board being a freestyle.

    Background is that I am a classic intermediate boarder. I’m 38 and been riding for 20 years but no more than 1 week per season at first, then a gap for 7 years and now back to 1 week a season for the past 3. Usually hang about at the same level with a real focus on exploring the mountain and pretty good at carving (love carving), can keep up and occassionally overtake some of my skier mates, wanting to find some pow, and wanting to play around and progress switch and butters, and pop a little air now and then. Really looking to improve past this plateau and find more days to board.

    What would you recommend? Looking at the Standard, Ride Algorythm, Rossi One Lf, Jones Frontier, mountain twin, Mercury, Wire directive or vantage (live in Canada and love their prices btw).

    Many thanks,

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: March 22, 2020 at 11:48 am

      Get the Frontier you’ve ridden it, you liked it, you know what you’re getting.

      Reply
  • Chris says: March 28, 2020 at 12:50 am

    Hi Angry,

    Dithering between a standard and pyl.

    However my feet are size 26, would the 160 wide pyl still fit this (educated guess)
    Its like 26cm at the waist, really depends on tapering especially at the back.
    The 164 is too long, that would make the 162 standard my choice as its a lot wider.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: March 28, 2020 at 9:01 am

      So they’re a size 8 US?

      Reply
      • Chris says: March 28, 2020 at 10:04 am

        Oops, sorry 12 in The US, 46 in EU

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        • Angrysnowboarder says: March 28, 2020 at 10:07 am

          OK so that makes more sense. If you’re really worried about it go with the Standard.

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  • Mike says: March 31, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    Hi Angry,

    Intermediate rider having experimented with the following boards:
    2016 Yes Typo 155
    2018 Rossi One LF 153
    2020 Jones MT (only twice)
    These are all exceptional boards in their rights. My small challenges are:
    Typo – not so great in POW, a little slow
    Rossi – getting bucked around in chunder
    Jones – less edge hold in icy conditions, not as nimble as above boards

    Thinking of:
    Yes Standard – 153
    Yes the Y – 151

    I ride east coast icement, in Canada, great conditions are pretty rare. I’m trying to combine everything one a quiver of one. I’m 5’8” 155lbs size 9 Burton Boots.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: April 1, 2020 at 9:05 am

      Honestly sounds like you need to ride more.

      Reply
  • Mike says: April 1, 2020 at 10:21 pm

    That’s fair, no argument here. I’m reading what you’re also saying is, pick one of the boards I first mentioned, and work on my game. If so, thanks for keeping some cash in my pocket.

    Reply
  • Less says: September 8, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    Hey Man
    Not 1 straight forward thing I am trying to figure out so I hope this is not too much a pain. So I want to have a bit more fun and get a twin but will still freeride 65-70%. I have an orca now. The Standard seems versatile and was going to pull the trigger but I found a good deal on a Lib 2020 TRS which also seems versatile. I had a dark series years ago and the similar shape and magna traction workd so I know the Lib will hold in crap. Did u feel secure on the Standard’s edges if it was a bit icy (u did not mention conditions)? The Standard is mid wide so thats a plus w my size 11, I don’t think my angles would be problematic BUT the lib is not even 26 cm. The Lib is also extruded so thats also a plus for the Standard. The Lib does have more of an effective edge however. Finally, I ride in Ca. While it comes down top personal choice u ride a lot of boards which weighs heavily for me and will help me decide. If u did not say f that long ass post THX.

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    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 8, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      You’ll be fine on any of them.

      Reply
  • Less says: September 8, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    Finally which board would u say is more playful?

    Reply
  • Radest of dads says: September 9, 2020 at 3:42 am

    Dear Sir,

    mid thirties dad here. Too old to go in the park, I do enjoy jumping, but mostly on natural features. I need a board for a rad dad, where the emphasis is on all mountain. Switch isnt my thing either.

    What board do I grab? Should be tiny bit forgivable as im an intermediate rider and im afraid of hooky boards!

    Do I grab this board, what about the hypebeast boards right now: volume shifted boards? Help a semi old rider out!

    Thank you, have a good day

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 9, 2020 at 9:01 am

      Grab a Jones Frontier you’ll be fine.

      Reply
      • Radest of dads says: September 11, 2020 at 4:18 am

        Id prob agree with you if that wasnt hte board I was coming from. Or mine is the late Explorer, but I crashed that into a tree after many years of good service.

        What else could I grab thats abit above the frontier?

        Reply
        • Angrysnowboarder says: September 11, 2020 at 9:27 am

          Rome Ravine then.

          Reply
  • Radest of dads says: September 11, 2020 at 10:46 am

    Thanks bud.

    Any affiliate links?

    You should advertise a place to donate beside your patreon!

    Also what the about the PYL? Seems like a board that is forgotten? Or is it simply too powder specific and thats why it doesn’t gets mentioned like ever anywhere?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 11, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      PYL is a fun board, but from what you’re describing I don’t think it really fits.

      Snowboards.com has it for 40% off 2 years old here https://bit.ly/3bOcgOw
      Otherwise you can get the new one from Evo here https://bit.ly/2FkPhio

      People donate in a magnitude of ways. To me Patreon/VIP makes the most sense as a branding option.

      Reply
  • Jellyking says: September 23, 2020 at 3:56 am

    Good day.

    I feel like this board gets forgotten or left out often when talking do it all quiver of one boards. The same with Gnu RC now that i think about it.The talk often goes to mountain twin, mercury, new algorithm, etc

    Question here is; is there a reason it keeps being forgotten? Is it simply inferior to say EG. mountain twin or mercury? Or is it another type of board?

    Side question if I may: What Asym twin would handle all mountain the best? twinpig, greats, asymulator, Gnu RC?

    Last one: Are you getting on the salmon dance hall? Im fukcin sad its gold, there is no way im getting a sparkling gold snowboarder, im not good enough to pull that off!

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    • Angrysnowboarder says: September 23, 2020 at 10:06 pm

      Eh it’s not that much of a standout. Probably the RC out of that list, the new greats is ass, twinpig is meh, asymulator is great but it’s really more park focused. I’m going to try. That gold colorway is throwback to the old Salomon stuff from the late 90’s.

      Reply
  • Snowboarder17 says: December 29, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    Between this or the capita mercury. Looking for something that’s good for carving and stable at speeds. I want something that is still fun and playful when I want it to be and also not so aggressive that I have to be on my A game everytime I’m riding it. Not a big park guy but am looking to try to get a little better in the park this year but it’s not my main focus. Intermediate – advanced rider. Any thoughts or recommendations? I’m fine with other board recommendations as well. Thanks.

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    • Angrysnowboarder says: December 29, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      This.

      Reply
  • Rob says: January 7, 2021 at 12:01 am

    Hi! Love the vids. Hope you’re in good health after the shitstorm we call “2020”.

    5’8”, 175lbs, 9.5 boots. Live in the northeast and often find myself in icy/packed “pow” VT, but make 2-5 extended trips a year to the PNW. Approaching the rad dad age, but still stubborn and like to jib, hit natural features and side hits, and dabble in the park from time to time (nothing too big though. Don’t want to throw out the old’ hip). Most of my time is spent semi-charging the slopes (I’d say I’m on the lower end of “Advanced”), groomers, and tree lines and pow when I’m out west. I’d like one board quiver (baby on the way so not expecting to shred as much. Such a drag. Ugh.), and want a board I can be lazy with to hang with the kiddo but do all of the above when I can finally shake him. Looking at the 153 Standard or 155 Mercury. What do you think?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 7, 2021 at 8:01 am

      53 seems kind of small for your weight for what you’re looking for. But both boards are solid options.

      Reply
  • Mike says: January 21, 2021 at 5:09 pm

    Hi Angry,

    I have the typo 158 and standard 156 in my shopping cart so I need to remove 1 and pull the trigger on the other. I’m currently 176 lbs but I’m aim to put on some weight to around 187 lbs, I’m 5’11, boot size 10.5. Do you think these board sizes are okay for me or do I need to go up 1 size on both?

    My last board was a yes jackpot and somehow it served me well as an all mountain board for a season. I like to play around, butter, spin, charge, hit kickers, fast through trees, I like riding switch and love powder. I haven’t rode in my current resort yet as I’m waiting for a broken toe to heal. I am told this season seems to have a lot of hard packed snow, doesn’t have much of a park and not much powder at the moment. However next year I plan to go back to France with loads of powder and better parks.

    Typo with contact Pro bindings or Standard with union force bindings? Or the other options that are actually in resort but probably a bit more expensive are Jones Mountain twin or lib tech terrain wrecker.

    Cheers

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 22, 2021 at 9:00 am

      You’re fine on the sizes and as for the bindings Forces for either.

      Reply
      • Mike says: January 23, 2021 at 1:13 am

        Cheers, do I need to go for a wide typo? Boot size 10.5 – 11

        Reply
        • Angrysnowboarder says: January 23, 2021 at 12:02 pm

          I would.

          Reply

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